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Messaging Apps

Secure, private messaging applications based in Europe offering alternatives to mainstream chat services.

Messaging apps are central to our personal and professional communications. European messaging services prioritize user privacy and data security, offering strong encryption and minimal data collection.

European messaging solutions often provide end-to-end encryption by default, avoid using your chat data for advertising purposes, and give you greater control over your personal information. Many also support multiple platforms and offer features like group chats, voice/video calls, and file sharing.

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Signal

End-to-end encrypted messaging with industry-leading security.

Starting Price: Free

More Messaging Alternatives

Element

EU
Location: UK/EUFree option available

Secure, decentralized messaging based on the Matrix protocol with self-hosting options.

Session

EU
Location: Australia/Global (decentralized)Free option available

Anonymous messaging app using onion routing without requiring phone numbers or email.

Threema

EU
Location: SwitzerlandPaid only

Swiss-based, metadata-minimizing secure messenger with anonymous usage options.

Wire

EU
Location: Germany/SwitzerlandFree option available

Secure collaboration platform with end-to-end encryption for messaging, calls, and file sharing.

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